MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN 59-3123555 · Christianity (X20)

What they do

to Develop Uncompromising Followers of Christ Who Transform Our World. - See Schedule O

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2016The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

83.1%of expenses went to mission work76.40% of revenue

4.9%of expenses went to fundraising4.50% of revenue

$92.02spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

12.0%of expenses went to management and office costs11.10% of revenue

$0.96in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

46.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $194,346 for LISA T BEVERE (VICE PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2016

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services83.1% of expenses76.40% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs12.0% of expenses11.10% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations4.9% of expenses4.50% of revenue

Total expenses92.00% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

201683.1% mission

201583.0% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$7,054,114

Expenses$6,491,166

Annual surplus $562,948 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$5,391,047 · 83.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$780,352 · 12.0% of expenses

Fundraising$319,767 · 4.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$7,054,114

Expenses$6,491,166

Assets$6,208,879

Contributions$3,265,800

Mission work (program services)$5,391,047

Fundraising$319,767

Grants given$70,450

Average grant$7,045

Management and general$780,352

Accounting fees$56,979

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2016

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

LISA T BEVEREVICE PRESIDENT · 60 hrs/week $194,346Base $144,022 · Other $50,324

JOHN P BEVERE JRPRESIDENT - CEO · 60 hrs/week $184,650Base $110,608 · Other $74,042

ADDISON BEVERECOO · 45 hrs/week $155,569Base $95,486 · Other $60,083

VICKY COLLINGSSECRETARY/CONTROLLER · 45 hrs/week $112,844Base $102,970 · Other $9,874

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

LISA T BEVEREVICE PRESIDENT

JOHN P BEVERE JRPRESIDENT - CEO

ADDISON BEVERECOO

VICKY COLLINGSSECRETARY/CONTROLLER

COLLEEN ROUSEDIRECTOR

DENNIS ROUSEDIRECTOR

ERIK VAN ALSTINEDIRECTOR

JEANNIE MUNSEYDIRECTOR

LORAN JOHNSONDIRECTOR

PHILIP LIBERATOREDIRECTOR

STEVE KELLYDIRECTOR

STEVE VAGGALISDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2018
Location: 610 SANTA FE RIDGE, MONUMENT, CO 80133-0000
County: El Paso
In care of: % AARON RAMSAY

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(719) 487-3000

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2016
Tax period began: July 1, 2016
Tax preparer: CAPIN CROUSE LLP
NTEE classification: Christianity (X20)
IRS tax category: Christianity
Grant-giving organization: Yes